Tag Archives: Indonesia

Crocs: An Unlikely Solution to the Asian Rainy Season Dilemma

I bought a pair I bought a pair of Crocs yesterday. The horror!!! This purchase was one of the most difficult I have ever made. You see, I can’t stand Crocs. I think they’re: ugly clunky and overall pretty darn … Continue reading

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Language Learning for the Linguistically Challenged

Learning Bahasa Indonesia for me is like climbing Mt. Everest. After six months on and off in the country, I decided to do something about my complete lack of knowledge and hired a teacher. My teacher has a great, bubbly … Continue reading

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Motorbike Reality Check

I witnessed a horrific motorbike crash yesterday. The driver was going to pass a taxi on the right (we drive on the left here, and passing in this way is totally normal); the taxi swerved right to avoid a car … Continue reading

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